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The whole place is in poor condition. To be fair, credit to the people who have kept it going, but that's all part of the nostalgia and charm of it. Getting knocked down sometime next year, turned 90° and rebuilt to hold approx 8,000.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tomas
Why its important to get all the funding in place and up front. Especially with an election coming up
Just noticed the astro beside Tallaght Stadium. Does that belong to Rovers?
South Dublin County council like the rest of the place I’d say. The SDCC are pumping a nice few quid into facilities in fairness to them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buckett
Any more word on this , is it likely to happen ?Quote:
Originally Posted by fionnsci
Spotted some work going on at Kerry FC, facebook page I think. Is there some new building works going on there?
No, SDCC own it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buckett
3 of my kids train there, with 3 separate teams from 3 separate clubs - none affiliated with Rovers or SDCC.
I think the post you're on about is photos of work being done to the ground prior to their first season.Quote:
Originally Posted by pateen
Perhaps, but they recently received a grant of circa €300k, so more renovations are planned prior to the new season, mostly on replacing the astro turf, but also at the away end, I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Putting down another hideous injury inducing artificial pitch will not inspire any confidence for Bray fans over the on-field ambitions of their Cabinteely owners
Ridiculous decision.
The sooner they're banned, the better.
Thing is, even if they're banned tomorrow, you'll have to give clubs 10 years to change over, so as to not financially disadvantage them. Bray will still be sitting with that pitch in 2034.
Just when you thought we have one less artificial pitch with Dundalk getting rid of theirs Bray go and get oneQuote:
Originally Posted by joey B
Unfortunately it seems its a replacement 4g and not a return to grass, I'd almost pull out for a year if it meant going back to grass, you even miss that magical late spring, late autumn smell of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neish
Does anyone know the approx cost of the new stand in the Brandywell ? There must have been notice sent given the cost is funded by local council?Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
I don’t think the council is funding that stand,fairly sure the owner is….Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/f...llion-4361742#
Cost in the region of 2 million according to that from last year….
The same chap that posted the earlier pictures of the new stand is great for giving updates (for anyone who hasn't seen the ones from last week: https://x.com/bradley_steve/status/1859032295585575033)
It looks like an absolutely class covered terrace. I wish new Dalymount had the space to put something like that in... one end may look a little like that in the corner but it's closer to a smaller version of the Dell/Southampton. Hopefully will look well but the terrace in Derry looks brilliant.
** Edited to include new image from official club account: https://x.com/derrycityfc/status/1861048561040822587
Looks a great job to be fair, new development at Brandywell.
Premier Sports 1 are doing an election debate on sport at 8pm tonight. I'm sure we can expect the funding of League of Ireland infrastructure to come up.
https://x.com/PremSportsIRL/status/1...SQc9k9Aow&s=19
Don’t have Premier Sports but looking a some of clips online. Seems to be an interesting discussion.Quote:
Originally Posted by holidaysong
It was good alright. St. Pat's fan vs Shelbourne fan in the first half. Panel substitution for the second half, so it changed to Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk. Matt Cooper reffed it.
From a LOI point of view, it wasn't just infrastructure touched on but also the funding of academies, how this is impacted by Brexit and cutting of the exodus of 16 year olds to the UK, the actual viability of a professional league and also the horse and greyhound funding / betting levy topic.
Was there any broad agreement on whats required or just individual party reps saying what they could do if elected?
Is this available to re-watch/catch-up anywhere?
It’s on Premier sports YouTube page
See Pats have posted the following on Twitter
?? “Season Tickets Now on General Sale!
Season tickets for the Camac and Patrons Stand are now available to the general public!
Our ground is currently undergoing developments. If these are completed as planned, we’ll have increased availability in the Main Stand and Section G.
For those on the waiting list for these sections, we will be in touch as soon as we know more!”
Anyone know what exactly is involved ?
https://www.donegallive.ie/resizer/6...?1733820872726
https://www.donegallive.ie/news/socc...on-lodged.html
Fresh planning application for 5,580 capacity stadium in Stranorlar lodged with the hope this is finally it. Funding in place and ready to go once planning is completed.
When this is hopefully built , do you think there is a reasonable prospect of getting the crowds to justify it ?Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Nah, should just scrap the whole thing and build a pitch and a little hut for 50 people.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow
What justification is needed to build a modest capacity stadium? It's not Wembley we're talking about here.
Sorry was'nt having a go at you there and justify was the wrong word .Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Was just wondering if you think it will lead to a substantial increase in attendances
As much (if not more) chance as several other LOI clubs talking of building/renovating to have 10-15k capacity venuesQuote:
Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow
Isn't it well-establised now that new stadia in football lead to increased crowds? At least for a while anyway?Quote:
Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow
If there's an average of 1,000 or so going to Finn Park with its current prehistoric facilities, it's hard to see how a new stadium wouldn't attract more. Particularly when you factor in the weather up there.
“We hope and trust that the Planning Authority will now, once again, look favourably upon this application"
Be some craic if DonegalCoCo refused planning permission now! No permission for flags....:eek:
Looks like the saga is reaching a conclusion with funding organised albeit little wriggle room - tender process and submissions not easy with unstable costs and would be interesting to see who puts in submissions.
Harps have a plan for that. They're going to announce a monthly draw running until stadium is complete, 1st prize a season ticket, 2nd prize two season tickets.Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
Expecting 20k season ticket holders upon completion
They should shift a few in Tallaght, with Fine Gael back in the feel good factor is strong with the Alliance.
Time Harps reached the FAI Cup final in 99, what sort of a crowd did they bring that day?I would be confident that Harps would increase their fanbase as its a soccer mad county!
According to Wikipedia the population of Ballybofey and Stranorlar was 5,406 at the last census , which is less than the proposed capacity of the stadium .
Would Harps generally get many fans from Letterkenny or other places in the county ?
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Originally Posted by Glen Of Aherlow
We’d take fans from lots of places in Donegal ,west Tyrone aswell and even still the odd one from Derry just not enough ,it’s very much a Donegal club though and obviously with Shamrock Rovers and Fine Gael backing us too we’ll be dominating in no time!
Rovers European run good news for you too Joey!Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
Building half our stadium sure !Quote:
Originally Posted by DCSIL
What's the Fine Gael backing? They were the only party to lose representation in Donegal there in the electionQuote:
Originally Posted by joey B